Qi, from Ormonde Jayne was released in 2012. The perfumer behind this creation is Geza Schoen. It has the top notes of Freesia, Lemon Blossom, and Neroli, middle notes of Hedione, Osmanthus, Rose, Tea, and Violet, and base notes of Benzoin, Mate, Musk, Myrrh, and Oakmoss.
Qi is a pleasant fresh floral fragrance with an addicting tea note. It opens initially with lemon blossom which gives the impression of sharp citrus, but has that soft white floral touch. This is combined with gentle neroli and freesia which adds a clean airiness. The tea note is prominent right from the opening too, and is the dominant note throughout the scent. It’s a sweet and addicting tea note which combines very nicely with the osmanthus, hedione and rose. In the base, the tea is made ever so slightly earthy as the mate presents itself, which rests gently on a bed of musk and benzoin. This is one of the better summery freshies from Ormonde Jayne as I find it’s got a bit more character than the others I’ve tried, however it still doesn’t blow me away.